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IST 605: US National Parks

Tips on Hiking Safety!

Hiking Safety Tips

This is a great article that details many safety tips to keep in mind when hiking through the US National Parks. This article highlights information and safety tips on solo hiking, safety guidelines concerning weather, wildlife, and staying on the trail, and what to do if you potentially get lost. This resource has plenty of info to look at when preparing a National Park hike, and it even has a know-before-you-go section to help keep track of all you need to know, do and bring before you travel to your hike destination. 

25 Unforgettable National Park Hikes

Unforgettable Hikes

This is a volume of the Owners Guide series by the National Park Foundation, and it details 25 different "unforgettable" hikes in the US National Parks. This article details each of the hikes locations, trail lengths, hike difficulty level, and the peak season to visit the parks. A few of the parks mentioned in this article consist of Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, Channel Islands National Park in California, Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, and so many more.

National Trails System

National Trails Systems

This webpage connects readers to links detailing different US National Scenic trails, National Historic Trails, and National Recreation Trails. The article also details the National Trails System Act of 1968, which established trails in both rural and urban settings for people of all ages, interests, skills, and physical abilities. There are also News and FAQ tabs where there are news articles regularly posted detailing updates on trails across the country, and frequently asked questions about scenic, historic, and national trails.